| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $173.60 | 3.332% | $179.3844 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.63 | 4.664% | $234.0601 | $234.06 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.78 | 5.676% | $257.617 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.34 | 12.607% | $7.1393 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.86 | 13.286% | $194.6933 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.60 | 8.111% | $266.6017 | $266.60 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.67 | 12.114% | $26.5374 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.48 | $1,166.0332 | $1,166.03 | $1,166.05 | $1,166.00 | |